Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Raquel Leal

Desert Hot Springs,CA

Summary

Dedicated line cook with over five years of culinary experience, known for effective kitchen management and strong communication skills. Proven ability to adapt to menu changes and maintain high standards of food quality and cleanliness. Seeking to contribute culinary passion and expertise to a reputable establishment.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pm Line Cook

The Palms Springs Surf Club
Palm Springs, California
03.2024 - Current
  • Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes for guests.
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
  • Received and stored food and supplies.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Line Cook

Shadow Hills Restaurant
Indio, California
02.2024 - 01.2025
  • Executed multiple orders simultaneously during peak service times.
  • Adapted quickly to changing menu items and special requests from customers.
  • Ensured food presentation and quality met standards prior to serving guests.
  • Collaborated with staff to coordinate orders and implement menu changes.
  • Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.

Property Manager

Mile High Village Mobile Home Park
Vernal, UT
01.2023 - 02.2024
  • Property manager for an established mobile home park.
  • Collect monthly rent and log into the computer system in a timely manner.
  • Communicate and problem solve with tenants.
  • Work with vendors and contractors to complete rehabs on the homes.
  • Work with city and county to make sure codes are current.
  • Ensured cleanliness of mobile home park by regularly inspecting and tidying common areas.
  • Answer all emails and phone calls for the park.
  • On call for corporate situations and tenants if needed.
  • Work with attorneys for all the parks' legal matters.

Line Cook

Wingers
Vernal, UT
01.2023 - 02.2024
  • In charge of fryer station, window, broil, Sautee station, flattop, prepping for all shifts.
  • Make sure the kitchen is always in clean and sanitary condition up to code.
  • Prepare food and sides for the next working day.
  • Leave the kitchen clean and ready for next shift.

Line Cook

La Tablita Mexican restaurant
Cathedral City, CA
11.2018 - 01.2023
  • Responsible for preparing all meals and dishes as they were ordered.
  • Fast paced and accurate preparation was always completed.
  • Helped other kitchen staff and hosts’ when needed.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitization practices during downtime.
  • Prepped all the ingredients for the next day at the end of shift.

Pantry, Line Cook

Martini Madness
Palm Springs, CA
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Assisted in the back kitchen preparing small meals and appetizers.
  • Helped in the front when needed taking orders and seating guests.
  • Always maintained a clean and sanitary work environment.
  • Responsible for inventory in the pantry.
  • Made sure all ingredients were ordered.
  • Closed the register and prepared ingredients for the following day.

Pantry Line Cook

Lulu’s California Bistro
Palm Springs, CA
01.2017 - 11.2018
  • Responsible for the organization and inventory of the kitchen pantry.
  • Prepped ingredients for the line cook and made sure they were always readily available.
  • Maintained the kitchen cleanliness.

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Assistant Manager, Prep

Morelia’s Ice Cream Shop
Cathedral City, CA
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Took orders from guests in a timely fashion on a POS system.
  • Prepared and served orders to guests once completed.
  • Took inventory of ingredients that were in the kitchen and freezers.
  • Always maintained store cleanliness.
  • Closed register and prepared ingredients for the following day.
  • Traveled to other locations to gather supplies when needed.
  • Helped management by ordering inventory from local vendors.

Customer Service, Prep

Azucena’s Ice Cream
Cathedral City, CA
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Greeted customers as they entered the shop.
  • Took all orders on a POS system and closed out transactions.
  • Maintained store and kitchen cleanliness.
  • Washed dishes and prepped for the following day at the end of the shift.
  • Responsible for keeping a log of all inventories and making sure it was always replenished.
  • Closed and counted registers nightly and dropped funds where necessary.

Education

General Education -

Coachella Valley High School
Coachella, CA
01-2010

Skills

  • Property management
  • Creative cooking skills
  • Meal planning
  • Menu Design
  • Mentoring and training
  • Inventory management
  • Flexible experience

Certification

  • CA Food Handlers Card, 01/01/27

References

  • Amber Hunt-White, Mobile Home Park Manager, (442) 226-8883, Amberh.esquire@gmail.com
  • Sirenia Leal, Head Line Cook, (760) 989-0035
  • Miguel Hurtado, Manager, La Tablita, (760) 285-1507

Timeline

Pm Line Cook

The Palms Springs Surf Club
03.2024 - Current

Line Cook

Shadow Hills Restaurant
02.2024 - 01.2025

Property Manager

Mile High Village Mobile Home Park
01.2023 - 02.2024

Line Cook

Wingers
01.2023 - 02.2024

Pantry, Line Cook

Martini Madness
01.2021 - 12.2021

Line Cook

La Tablita Mexican restaurant
11.2018 - 01.2023

Pantry Line Cook

Lulu’s California Bistro
01.2017 - 11.2018

Assistant Manager, Prep

Morelia’s Ice Cream Shop
01.2017 - 01.2018

Customer Service, Prep

Azucena’s Ice Cream
01.2012 - 01.2015

General Education -

Coachella Valley High School
Raquel Leal